Case Date:

4/24/2026

Comments for the Engineering Department for their preparation in advance of the May commission meeting at city hall regarding safety improvements at the intersection of East Morningside Drive and Smith Road to encourage southbound traffic on Smith Road to stop at the Morningside Greenway: My observation in proximity to the stop sign disclosed that visibility of the sign is compromised by tree branches that have grown into the right of way to the extent of overhanging part of the southbound traffic lane. Limited visibility of the stop sign from the railroad underpass has the visual effect as if the sign were at the end of a long tunnel. Trimming the trees west of the sidewalk would have an immediate positive effect on safety at the Greenway intersection. Adding a STOP AHEAD flashing caution sign midway between the underpass and Morningside would be helpful. Flashing signs with solar powered lights are available on the internet for under $1,000 which seems reasonable for safety in comparison to medical expenses after a collision and the recent significant Greenway cost of sidewalks, speed calming bump outs and asphalt speed cushions. The Morningside and Smith intersection is well known for southbound traffic ignoring the stop sign. Commuters connecting from 10th to Third Street have grown accustomed to watching the stoplight at Third Street rather than respecting the Morningside stop sign. This notorious traffic hazard is deserving of a trifecta solution, including trimming trees, adding a caution sign, and replacing the stop sign, which in its present bent condition does not provide adequate reflectivity at night.

Case Date:

3/5/2026

Reported on 1/16 that the posts and concrete at the intersection of Winslow and Walnut Street Pike are hard to see at night. Reflectors needed replaced and curb needed painted with reflective paint. Nothing was done and someone ran over one of the posts.

Case Date:

3/4/2026

The pedestrian crossing light for the beeline trail on country club Drive/Winslow Road is malfunctioning and circles from yellow to red to flashing red back to yellow then red then flashing red

Case Date:

3/3/2026

Street sign knocked over

Case Date:

2/27/2026

One of the signs for the pedestrian crossing in the NE corner of the Sare and Rogers roundabout blew off its post during the recent severe storm. The sign is laying on the ground near the post. Thanks for the repair!

Case Date:

2/27/2026

the stoplight here recently (within the last week?) started cycling way too quickly for 2nd st traffic. as soon as it turns green, there is a 15 second countdown which means not everyone who was waiting can make it through the light. meanwhile, cars are able to drive up to and through the light with no problem on rogers during their part of the light cycle. the westbound left turn arrow is also too long. there is usually one or maybe two cars, but the light is longer than the eastbound turn arrow which gets significantly more traffic turning left

Case Date:

2/27/2026

stoplight at 2nd st and walker intersection is stopping 2nd st traffic way too often. i don't know what changed recently, but it seems like it might now be part of the coordinated stoplight grid because there are often never any cars there when the light changes despite 2nd st traffic backing up. we will sit at the light at patterson, then sit at the light at walker, then sit at the light at rogers, but at least those other two lights have traffic that needs accommodating. walker does not.

Case Date:

2/25/2026

The I 69 sign at the corner of Tapp and Leonards Springs has been hit and has fallen over. Drivers cannot see it. Looks beat up too. Might need to be replaced

Case Date:

2/20/2026

Just north of second and college ave, Between United Way building and Planned Parenthood the one way sign is on the ground and the remaining hanging sign is very loose

Case Date:

2/20/2026

Basswood Dr. sign blew off, in grass on same side of rd as hotel.